• Those who are sick or suffering; Amy, John, Wendy.
• Those who have died and those who mourn; Rev. Donna Kirkpatrick, and her family Don, Kathryn, Nancy, and Richard.
• Our brothers and sisters in Christ from Treaty Six and Treaty Eight First Nations.
• Bishop Sixbert and the Diocese of Buyé (List of Twinned Parishes).
  Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Buyé diocese who continue to suffer the effects of drought.
• Request a prayer.

More than 100 Anglican laypersons, clergy and friends gathered November 15th at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton for the 66th Annual Bishop’s Fund Dinner. Piper Kevin Thompson led the procession of Bishop’s Fund Committee members into the dinner. Committee chair L. Neil Gower, Q.C. welcomed supporters to the dinner and offered words of remembrance and a moment of reflection for members who are deceased. The Bishop’s Fund was organized in 1951 by a group of generous Anglicans, at that time known as the Bishop’s Men, in support of Anglican clergy facing unexpected hardships. It is now comprised of a diverse group of people, who donate to the fund in support of Anglican clergy. Members of the Bishop’s Fund Committee organize and pay for the annual banquet and 100 per cent of the proceeds from annual memberships are donated to a discretionary fund for the Bishops of the Dioceses of the Arctic and Edmonton.

Bishop Jane will lead this retreat planned for the first weekend in December at Providence Renewal Centre. Two thousand years ago, Mary's "yes" to God set the stage for Divine incarnation. Join Bishop Jane to explore how Mary's example might challenge us today. 

Every year the Diocese of Edmonton participates in the 'No Room in the Inn' project. Organized by the Edmonton and District Council of Churches, this project provides financial support to a different agency each year; one that is working to house the homeless in the Edmonton area. This year, 'No Room in the Inn' has chosen to support the Edmonton Region of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Brochures and offering envelopes are available for pickup at the Synod Office, 10035 103 Street NW, Edmonton. 

As Partners for Life, members of the diocese are encouraged to roll up our sleeves and give blood to a neighbour in need. As part of the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Program, we have donated 67 units of blood toward our pledge of 100 units by December 31, 2017.

Contacts: 
Sharon Pasula, Oskâpêwis / Aboriginal Cultural and Educational Helper: oskapewis@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-439-7344
Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Communities Liaison: f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca / 780-312-9070

Resources: Please see the Indigenous Ministries section of the diocesan website for leaflets, web links and other resources to help you pray and act for reconciliation. Please see the City of Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office to subscribe to their Community Bulletin.

Join us for the final gathering of a four-part series sponsored by the Anglican Foundation, Inner City Pastoral Ministriy and Moving Forward with Reconciliation. There will be feasting, a smudging ceremony and a mini round dance! For more info, see POSTER

The Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research would like to extend an invitation to our November instalment of Bannock and a Movie. Film: The Land Gives Us Our Knowledge - Kitaskinaw l pi Kiskinohamakoya, a film by Gabriel Dumont Institute (2009). POSTER

Sunday, November 19 was a special day in the life of the Mission of St. Saviour, Wabamun and its rector. Twenty years ago, on November 18, 1997, the Rev. Coleen Lynch was ordained a deacon at All Saints’ Cathedral by Bishop Victoria Matthews. She became a priest the next year, serving in several Edmonton parishes and founding the Women’s Reintegration Chaplaincy - a ministry to help women on parole fit back into society.

Harvest Community Supper: St. John the Divine, 4809-50 St, Onoway, is hosting a Harvest Community Supper on Wednesday, November 22. Proceeds from the supper will benefit the parish's Hope for Life Kenya Project. Eucharist: 5:30 pm; Dinner: 6:00 pm. RSVP to Susan: 780-967-2828, or email: stjohnonoway@gmail.com POSTER

St. George's by the U of A presents a Fall Concert: Friday, November 24 at 7:30 pm, come enjoy the musical talents of Otto Huget and Kathy Sperling, with guest artist Nola Shantz. An evening of vocal music, light sacred classics, folk and contemporary songs with a wine and cheese reception to follow. St. George's is at 11733 87 Avenue. Tickets are $20. POSTER

Quiet Day: Will be held November 25, location TBA, with guest speaker Michelle Nieviadomy, Assistant Director of the Edmonton Native Healing Centre, and Oskapewis (Helper in Cree) at the Inner City Pastoral Ministry. The day will begin with coffee at 9:30 am followed by Morning Prayer. The day will close with compline at 3:30 pm. The Rev. Donna Willer, rector of St. Mary’s, Ponoka, will celebrate Noon Eucharist. Please email Gen Ashwell at gclaire@telus.net to let us know if you will be attending.

Good Shepherd Rector to be Inducted: The Rev. Jordan Ware will be inducted as rector of Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 15495 Castle Downs Road, Edmonton, on November 30 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!

GriefShare: This 13-week video and discussion based program helps participants walk through different challenges of grief in a safe and supportive atmosphere. The only cost is $20 for the workbook and people are welcome to join at any time. Join us at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4A Raven Drive in Sherwood Park on Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, until December 20 (weeks 1-7), and January 10 to February 14 (weeks 8-13). For information or to register: 780-467-5730 or sttomsherwoodpark@gmail.com POSTER

Come and Ask, Part VI: The Mission of St. Saviour, Wabamun is offering another round of Come and Ask sessions. These open discussion times are held at St. Saviour's office in the Marketplace building at 5123-52 (Main) Street. They run December 4 and 11. POSTER

Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas: St. Aidan and St. Hilda Anglican Church, Rexboro, Highway 16 West - Range Road 45 (7 km west of the overpass into the village of Wabamun), welcomes everyone to a service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas officiated by Bishop Jane Alexander on Sunday, December 10 at 10:30 am. A reception will follow in the Wabamun and District Seniors’ Centre. Donations of non-perishable food items and/or new children’s toys will be gratefully accepted on behalf of the Wabamun Christmas Hamper Committee.

Death Café: Saturday, December 16th, 12pm-2pm, Upper Hall at Holy Trinity Death is a taboo subject in our society. We live in a culture where many people only start to think about what happens when we die - to our bodies, our loved ones, our souls - when they are faced with the death of someone close to them. I am passionate about creating safe spaces to talk about Death because it is the one sure thing that every one of us will have to deal with at some point in our lives. The HTAC Death Cafe is about turning on the light - pulling death out from under the carpet - and asking the questions so many are afraid to admit they've got bouncing around in their brains. AND, I promise, there will be cake. While our Death Cafe is in a church, Holy Trinity is also a community space; it is open to the whole community. Questions? Please contact Rev. Heather Liddell. 

New Website: St. David's Edmonton has just launched their new website! Head over to www.st-davids.ca now to have a look!

Join St. Augustine's Parkland, 131 Church Rd, Spruce Grove, for their annual Soup Lunch and & Christmas Bazaar! Warm your soul with hot soup while you browse the bazaar for christmas crafts, baking, and used books! 

Join the parish of St. Matthias for wonderful baking, books, and a new-to-you table!

Serving great homemade soup and sandwiches; and pie for dessert.

Poinsettias can be ordered until November 21 through Darlene or Suzanne, and will be ready for pickup at the Bazaar. See the pointsettia order form below!

For more info, see POSTER Poinsettias Order Form

Join All Saints' for a seminar which explores how our faith directs us to fulfill our 4th Mark of Mission – the work of social justice.

• Guest speaker Bob McKeon will speak on the scriptural basis for social action and social justice.

• Reverend Quinn Strikwerda will speak on how the individual efforts of our parishioners at All Saints’ contribute to social justice.

• Table discussions and presentations will be facilitated.

• And not least of all there will be Lunch!

We look forward to see you on November 25th! Please RSVP to admin@allsaintscathedral.com or call Sara at 780-428-6323.

Join us after church on November 26th to see the opening of a new art show in the Trinity Gallery. Artist Michael Moya will be presenting “Jesus and the Saints”, contemporary portraiture to promote Christianity in modern society. If you can’t see it on November 26th, please stop by the gallery in the following few weeks to view the show!

All are welcome to St. Patrick’s, 334 Knottwood Rd, Edmonton for an absolute stress free way to do your Christmas baking! Choose from over 400 dozen home-baked cookies. Large box: $14. Small box: $7.

Please join us for an enlightening lecture-discussion series, monthly on Saturday mornings at Holy Trinity (10037-84 Avenue, Edmonton) in the Upper Hall. Beginning at 11:00 am, a 30-minute lecture will be followed by 30 minutes of discussion. Refreshments provided. 

December 2 – Adrian Peetoom: “The Trouble with Baby Jesus”

For information, see attached POSTER or call: 780-433-5530 or email: church.office@holytrinity.ab.ca 

Good Shepherd Youth Group is BACK starting on December 2nd. Our theme for the first month will be “Who Are You?” and will consist of great chats, a served meal (they’ll probably want pizza), great games and activities. We're at 15495 Castledowns Road, Edmonton. Please do let Danielle know at parishadmin@goodshepanglican.org if your child(ren) will be attending. All children 12 years of age and up are welcome! This event is open to the entire Diocese as we wish to encourage and promote meaningful, Christian relationships among the Diocese’s amazing youth.

All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 St, invites you to Advent Lessons and Carols. Come join us for carols, home made mulled wine and hot mince tarts! You'll leave in a warm, festive spirit.

A unique evening to celebrate Advent, featuring the Songs & Sonnets of Steve Bell and UK poet Malcolm Guite at All Saints' Cathedral in Edmonton AB. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Synod Office and All Saints' Cathedral, 10035-103 St, online at www.stevebell.com or by calling 1-800-854-3499. POSTER

Join St. Stephen's, 11725-93 St, Edmonton, for door prizes, lunch, home baking, crafts, and more at their annual Tea and Bake Sale! Admission - $5.00 for Adults; $2.00 for children 6-12 years old; and free for children under 6. POSTER

Women's Heart and Body Prayer Retreat: Friday, November 24 (7:00 pm) to Sunday, November 26 (1:00 pm) at Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119 Street NW, Edmonton. This retreat, led by Glenda Sartore, will focus on untangling the knots of tension in the body and mind so we may open to the power of the present moment and show up more fully to our life. We will gather for yoga movement, breathing and meditation in the Christian tradition, and sacred circles. No yoga experience required. All bodies, abilities, and faith traditions welcome. Participants are invited to bring a precious item for our prayer table. Suite: $280.00, Single: $240.00, Commute: $190.00. To register, call 780-701-1854.

King’s Now Offers Continuing Education Courses: Starting the second week of January 2018, King’s will offer a variety of non-credit personal enrichment, child care, business, music, and spirituality courses on evenings and weekends. There are no prerequisites, text books, essays, or exams. It’s learning and personal development at its most relaxed.   Learn about infant development, how to write a book in 40 days, technology strategies for business, and many more! See the full listing here.

Winter Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Conference: Join us at The King’s University on January 24–25, 2018 for our winter IS conference, with keynotes by Rev Dr. Margaret Aymer of Austin Theological Seminary, where we will consider a prophetic challenge to the way we live by exploring practices (both individual and communal) that might lead to greater shalom for all. The conference sessions are free and open to members of the public.

We will also host an evening performance of “Freud’s Last Session” on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the play are available at www.kingsu.ca/isconf or through King’s Bookstore. For more details, contact Rebecca Warren at rebecca.warren@kingsu.ca or 780-465-8332.

Admission by donation. Visit justoneworldmarket.com for more information.

Since August, the world has watched in horror as refugees pour into Bangladesh with little to no resources. PWRDF has funded a response from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank along with World Renew and seven other Foodgrains Bank member in the Cox's Bazar region of Bangladesh. The federal government is willing to match donations 1:1 until November 28, 2017.

Join us in the Mayer Family Hall for "From Zion to New York City: Religion, Violence, and the Practice and Theory of Peacebuilding," the 2nd Annual Chester Ronning Lecture on Religion and Diplomacy, presented by Dr. Atalia Omer. This event is free and open to the public. POSTER